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Tail length?

Post by mixedbag » Tue May 22, 2018 7:12 am

Any thoughts on the length of the tail on this pup?
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Re: Tail length?

Post by shags » Tue May 22, 2018 1:35 pm

Can you delete that photo and post again with a resized one?

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Re: Tail length?

Post by Sharon » Tue May 22, 2018 3:21 pm

Maybe a little long for a Brittany but not something to be concerned about.

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Re: Tail length?

Post by Steve007 » Tue May 22, 2018 3:59 pm

shags wrote:Can you delete that photo and post again with a resized one?
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Re: Tail length?

Post by deseeker » Tue May 22, 2018 5:13 pm

AKC breed standard is 4 inches or less---unless you are going to show your britt don't worry about it, they don't smell birds with their tail :lol: :lol:

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Re: Tail length?

Post by mixedbag » Tue May 22, 2018 6:03 pm

shags wrote:Can you delete that photo and post again with a resized one?
It was all I could do to post this pic!

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Re: Tail length?

Post by mixedbag » Tue May 22, 2018 6:07 pm

deseeker wrote:AKC breed standard is 4 inches or less---unless you are going to show your britt don't worry about it, they don't smell birds with their tail :lol: :lol:
I agree, hasn't effected his training, I don't think I would have docked it to this length would have left it full! :roll:

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Re: Tail length?

Post by Dakotazeb » Wed May 23, 2018 8:06 am

It is quite long for a Brittany. I personally like a little longer tail on my Britts. I don't really care for the bob-tailed ones. The tail on my current Britt is about 4.5" So to a degree it comes down to personal preference. Your Britt is quite a bit beyond the standard but I wouldn't worry about it at this point.

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Re: Tail length?

Post by Sharon » Wed May 23, 2018 2:46 pm

In trials, I never liked to be matched with a Brittany. My dogs could never be sure if the Brit was on point or not, and would sometimes not back. :)

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Tail length?

Post by MGIII » Wed May 23, 2018 6:23 pm

In my opinion that is to long for a britt.

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Post by JONOV » Thu May 24, 2018 6:42 am

Longer than what you expect to see on a Brit, but I wouldn't give it too much thought.

I know one GSP breeder that intentionally leaves them longer than what one sees typically. He says you can see what the dog's thinking/feeling better that way. I have to agree with him. GSP's/GWP's are "supposed" to be docked at 40% or thereabouts, but I think 50-60% is the right balance. Just my .02.

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Post by averageguy » Thu May 24, 2018 8:52 am

Better a little too long than too short is how I roll. Tails are a great source of information as a dog works.

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Post by mixedbag » Thu May 24, 2018 5:28 pm

Thanks for the input.

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Re: Tail length?

Post by mixedbag » Thu May 24, 2018 5:43 pm

A little long from what I'm used to but he is doing fine.
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Tail length?

Post by MGIII » Thu May 24, 2018 5:49 pm

averageguy wrote:Better a little too long than too short is how I roll. Tails are a great source of information as a dog works.
I agree!

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Post by Dakotazeb » Thu May 24, 2018 7:27 pm

And who doesn't like a little more tail. :D

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Post by greg jacobs » Mon May 28, 2018 1:12 pm

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Re: Tail length?

Post by polmaise » Mon May 28, 2018 5:23 pm

I was always concerned with the other end of the dog , no matter the breed.

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Re: Tail length?

Post by mixedbag » Tue May 29, 2018 5:03 am

Thanks for the help with the pics Greg, sure makes it easier to view!

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Re: Tail length?

Post by greg jacobs » Tue May 29, 2018 5:40 am

Any time.

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